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Hello i just recently about a month ago got a fistula surgery and i wanted to know if it being warm to the touch in the area where the fistula was placed is normal?

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Healing: This can be a sign that the area is still healing. However, you should not develop a fever. If you are otherwise feeling OK and having normal bowel movements that is likely the reason for the warmth.

Answered 9/10/2019

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